Jordi Alba: Cristiano Ronaldo has still not been able to match Lionel Messi

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Jordi Alba: Cristiano Ronaldo has still not been able to match Lionel Messi - Barcelona defender Jordi Alba said the Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo will never be able to match the level of Lionel Messi.
Portuguese star 30-year-old scored a hat-trick as Los Blancos' 4-0 win over host Shakhtar Donetsk in their opening match of the Champions League group, Wednesday (16/9) pm dawn. Now, he has collected 80 goals from 116 matches in the competition's most successful in Europe, even surpass Messi.
However, his confident Alba, Messi, still touted as the best player in the world.
"If we are realistic and forget about team loyalty, then you can not compare Messi with anyone of players," said Alba told reporters.
"The best players in the world is Leo Messi."
"Ronaldo was a fantastic player. He scored a lot of goals and very complete. But, what Messi no one will be able to match. When Leo was in the field, everything becomes easy for Barca. He was five steps above anyone."
Barcelona will begin their performances in the Champions League this season to face AS Roma on Thursday (17/9) pm dawn.